Tropikàl on Postcard

"This pan-Caribbean spot is from chef Jae-Anthony Dougan: With a menu that brings together as many Trinidadian street food platters as it does Haitian classics, Dougan’s creativity persists with plates of ‘rasta pasta’, oxtail tacos and shrimp po’ boys. The restaurant doubles as a nightlife spot with its weekend speakeasy Truth in the basement." - JP Karwacki, Eater Staff

The Essential Montreal Caribbean Restaurants

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"Chef Jae-Anthony Dougan was so busy running his first restaurant and catering company that he didn’t make it past week 6 of culinary school. But his television debut this year on Top Chef Canada should help establish that the self-taught chef knows plenty. So does the success of his two new pan-Caribbean restaurants — a pop-up in the Ottawa City Centre complex that sells takeout and freshly ground spice blends, and the far more upscale Tropikàl, on a restaurant-heavy stretch of Montreal’s Notre-Dame West, which Dougan calls “Joe Beef Street.”"

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Canada's 100 Best 2021 - Quebec

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Amelie Boucher

Google

Our experience was underwhelming. The food was fine, but nothing exceptional. In my opinion there are other better Caribbean restaurants in Montreal. The service was fine. The restaurant really needs a cleaning reset. Half of the globes on the light fixtures are missing so it just looks cheep. Also the light fixtures that are there are SO DUSTY, they really need to be clean, it’s unappealing at a restaurant. The mirrors were also really streaky and dirty. The overall restaurant didn’t give me that clean vibes. We reserved, and were sat at the bar as there were no tables available. Two other groups of people who arrived after us were also going to be sat at the bar and you could tell they weren’t happy. If the dinning room is limited I recommend on the reservation site you but both options dinning room and bar so at least when we arrive we aren’t surprised.

Anastasia Chang

Google

Came here for dinner, the music, atmosphere and food are absolutely immaculate. Highly recommend coming here with a group of friends! The cocktails are pricey (mostly around 20$) but I enjoyed mine (blacker the berry). We got the coconut shrimp as an appetizer and the seasonal Trinidadian Roti Platter to share and it was more than enough! So tasty and delicious, but just a warning for some, it is spicy like advertised!

tony jones

Google

From the moment we walked in it was indeed going to be a special night. We were greeted at the door and seated promptly. The people eating around us were also very friendly and amplified the experience. The food and drinks were so good. We will definitely be visiting again. The curry goat was so delicious. The planter's Punch was to die for. Such a stylish and cool place! I suggest everyone to try this place. The decor is simply stunning.

Nia Watson

Google

I found this spot on TikTok and knew I had to visit when I got to Montreal. The food and service and vibes were all amazing (shoutout to Aliyah and Ariel!). My mom and I had an amazing time and loved the experience so much. The oxtail tacos and coconut shrimp were both so delicious!

Abhijeet Baliga

Google

Our visit to Tropikal was nothing short of a letdown. The service was abysmally poor. We ordered two dishes: a steak from the seasonal menu and a mushroom entrée. Shockingly, it took almost an hour for our meals to arrive. When they finally did, they were cold to the touch, clearly having been left out for an extended period. The steak was overcooked and tough, while the mushroom dish was merely average. Neither dish justified their exorbitant prices. It's evident that at Tropikal, you're paying solely for the ambience, with no attention to the quality of food or service.

Phil Rigo

Google

Literally the best Caribbean food me and my family has had in a long time. The best spot in Montreal for Caribbean food by far!!!!!

Michelle Harding

Google

Amazing food! Service outstanding. Jessica is friendly and professional. All fresh ingredients. Jerk wings were great, mild or spicy mango. Jerk chicken, Shrimp were outstanding, big kick. Rice and peas great. Fries great. Special request, red snapper phenomenal. I am gluten free, so I couldn't enjoy the Mac n cheese, but the rest of the group said it was good. For a group of Black people from the South, it is high praise. People were not fans of the rum cake. Thank you for accommodating our large group. The chef was a pleasure to help develop the prefix menu. Need bigger water glasses because the spice will get you!

Angela

Google

The most amazing food, fresh, delicious, an amazing restaurant to discover. We ordered everything on the menu and brought home leftovers. The vibe , music and service were amazing!! I highly recommend.

Amelie Boucher

Google

Our experience was underwhelming. The food was fine, but nothing exceptional. In my opinion there are other better Caribbean restaurants in Montreal. The service was fine. The restaurant really needs a cleaning reset. Half of the globes on the light fixtures are missing so it just looks cheep. Also the light fixtures that are there are SO DUSTY, they really need to be clean, it’s unappealing at a restaurant. The mirrors were also really streaky and dirty. The overall restaurant didn’t give me that clean vibes. We reserved, and were sat at the bar as there were no tables available. Two other groups of people who arrived after us were also going to be sat at the bar and you could tell they weren’t happy. If the dinning room is limited I recommend on the reservation site you but both options dinning room and bar so at least when we arrive we aren’t surprised.

Anastasia Chang

Google

Came here for dinner, the music, atmosphere and food are absolutely immaculate. Highly recommend coming here with a group of friends! The cocktails are pricey (mostly around 20$) but I enjoyed mine (blacker the berry). We got the coconut shrimp as an appetizer and the seasonal Trinidadian Roti Platter to share and it was more than enough! So tasty and delicious, but just a warning for some, it is spicy like advertised!

tony jones

Google

From the moment we walked in it was indeed going to be a special night. We were greeted at the door and seated promptly. The people eating around us were also very friendly and amplified the experience. The food and drinks were so good. We will definitely be visiting again. The curry goat was so delicious. The planter's Punch was to die for. Such a stylish and cool place! I suggest everyone to try this place. The decor is simply stunning.

Nia Watson

Google

I found this spot on TikTok and knew I had to visit when I got to Montreal. The food and service and vibes were all amazing (shoutout to Aliyah and Ariel!). My mom and I had an amazing time and loved the experience so much. The oxtail tacos and coconut shrimp were both so delicious!

Abhijeet Baliga

Google

Our visit to Tropikal was nothing short of a letdown. The service was abysmally poor. We ordered two dishes: a steak from the seasonal menu and a mushroom entrée. Shockingly, it took almost an hour for our meals to arrive. When they finally did, they were cold to the touch, clearly having been left out for an extended period. The steak was overcooked and tough, while the mushroom dish was merely average. Neither dish justified their exorbitant prices. It's evident that at Tropikal, you're paying solely for the ambience, with no attention to the quality of food or service.

Phil Rigo

Google

Literally the best Caribbean food me and my family has had in a long time. The best spot in Montreal for Caribbean food by far!!!!!

Michelle Harding

Google

Amazing food! Service outstanding. Jessica is friendly and professional. All fresh ingredients. Jerk wings were great, mild or spicy mango. Jerk chicken, Shrimp were outstanding, big kick. Rice and peas great. Fries great. Special request, red snapper phenomenal. I am gluten free, so I couldn't enjoy the Mac n cheese, but the rest of the group said it was good. For a group of Black people from the South, it is high praise. People were not fans of the rum cake. Thank you for accommodating our large group. The chef was a pleasure to help develop the prefix menu. Need bigger water glasses because the spice will get you!

Angela

Google

The most amazing food, fresh, delicious, an amazing restaurant to discover. We ordered everything on the menu and brought home leftovers. The vibe , music and service were amazing!! I highly recommend.

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